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Alternative Power Report, December 2024
Download PDFThe December 2024 issue of the Alternative Power Report published by Power Systems Research includes articles the successful trends in Chinese EV production, Mercedes’ solar paint product for EVs, new research on sodium-ion batteries and the development of rotary engines powered by hydrogen. PSR
Guy Youngs is Forecast and Technology Adoption Lead at Power Systems Research
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PowerTALK™, December 2024
Download PDFThe December 2024 issue of PowerTALK™ News covers regional updates from six regions, including the Bauma CHINA construction show. In North America, Nebraska’s Attorney General has filed an antitrust lawsuit against major truck manufacturers over their partnership with CARB. Volvo Construction Equipment has expanded its Brazilian manufacturing portfolio by localizing production of the A45G articulated hauler.
This issue also highlights several key developments in the alternative power sector. The global outboard engines market is forecasted to reach USD 19 billion by 2034, driven by increasing recreational activities and technological advancements.
IN THIS ISSUE
SHOW REPORT: Bauma-China Show Exhibits New Technologies
ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT- World Moving On Without USA, As Priorities Change
- Chinese Electric Cars Lead US Producers
- Mercedes’ Solar Paint Could Eliminate Plugging In EVs
- CATL Pushes Forward With All-Solid-State EV Batteries
DATAPOINT: 2024 North America UTV Production
GLOBAL: Outboard Motor Production Forecast
NORTH AMERICA: Nebraska AG Sues Truck Makers Over CARB
JAPAN: Kubota To Build Excavator Plant in Germany
South KOREA: Strike Causes Auto Production Problems
THAILAND: Government To Ease EV Production
INDIA: Tractor Industry Sees H2 2024 Revival PSR -
Bauma China Demonstrates New Technology
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Jack Hao 
Dalibor Sablic The Bauma CHINA 2024 trade show, held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre from November 26-29, showcased a significant evolution in the global construction machinery industry. The event expanded to 330,000 square meters, featuring 3,542 exhibitors from 32 countries and attracting 281,488 visitors from 188 nations, a remarkable recovery from the pandemic-impacted 2020 edition.
This year’s exhibition highlighted trends such as electrification, sustainable technologies, digital innovations, and intelligent system integration. Chinese manufacturers like Dingli, LGMG, and Sinoboom demonstrated dominance, presenting groundbreaking products in new energy and hybrid solutions, while the presence of Western manufacturers was notably reduced.
The trade show introduced dedicated zones for intelligent management and new energy technologies, reflecting a pivot toward green and digital solutions. Key product launches included electric and hybrid machinery, hydrogen-powered systems, and cutting-edge equipment from major players like Sany, XCMG, and Zoomlion.
Conferences focused on sustainability, new energy collaborations, and digital transformation underscored the industry’s shift towards environmentally friendly practices and global market integration. The Bauma CHINA 2024 effectively underscored China’s growing influence in the sector, signaling a transformative phase for the construction machinery market. PSR
Jack Hao is Research Manager-China at Power Systems Research
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2024 NA UTV Production
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4-Wheeled ATV is short term for All Terrain Vehicle. It commonly has 4 wheels and is designed to be driven off road. It seats one person, or sometimes two, one in front of the other.
Product: Industrial Utility Vehicles These four-wheel gas, electric and diesel vehicles are used for a wide variety of applications such as moving people, equipment and supplies around a college campus, landscaping job or construction site. Most brands are zero-emission, high-performance, affordable, and low maintenance vehicles.
Product: Personnel Carriers These low speed, low cost passenger carts are perfect for shuttling people and cargo. These vehicles can comfortably and smoothly transport up to six people and their belongings. Standard features include headlights, brake lights, and taillights. The carriers are used on golf courses, in neighborhoods, on campuses, at airports and in industrial parks.Turf Utility Vehicles are specifically designed to meet the needs of sporting facilities such as golf courses and stadiums. They are commonly used for landscaping, heavy loading, dumping and transporting people or light material. Suppliers offer a wide variety of gas, electric or diesel utility vehicles. Vehicles can be customized with enclosed cabs, tool racks, dumpers and more for use on college campuses, parks, corporate campuses, apartment complexes.
This product information comes from industry interviews and from two proprietary databases maintained by Power Systems Research: EnginLink™ , which provides information on engines, and OE Link™, a database of equipment manufacturers. PSR
Carol Turner is Senior Analyst, Global Operations, for Power Systems Research
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PowerTALK™, November 2024
Download PDFA show report on the giant Fentran international cargo transportation event in Sao Paulo is featured in the November issue of PowerTALK News. The issue also includes alternate power news and information on the global PWC market as well as information on EV joint venture plans of Bosch and Jiangling. Read these articles and more in PowerTALK News.
IN THIS ISSUE
ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT
- EV Battery Costs Will Drop To Key Level in 2026
- Trump Won–What Now for U.S. Clean Energy?
- Costs of Solid-State Batteries Expected To Drop as Pilot Production Begins
- Nevada Gets World’s First Lithium-Sulfer Battery Gigafactory
GLOBAL REPORT:
- Trucking Group Pushes for Delay of Emissions Mandate
- 2023 PWC Market Estimated at US$ 2.5 Billion
DATAPOINT: 2024 NA Combine Production
SHOW REPORT: Fentran International Road Cargo Transportation show
JAPAN: Greenhouse Gasses from Mining Equipment Are Targeted
Southeast ASIA: What Is the Asia Zero-Emission Community?
CHINA: Bosch and Jiangling Plan Joint EV Venture
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MOVIMAT 2024 Highlights Electric Products
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The 35th MOVIMAT show brings together the entire integrated logistics chain for Latin America. Held in conjunction with the 2024 Fenatran International Road Cargo Transport Show in São Paulo, Brazil, the event attracted a diverse range of exhibitors, including buyers from industries such as distribution, wholesale, retail, and e-commerce, as well as the latest integrated solutions focused on Industry 4.0.
Over the five days of the fair, MOVIMAT provided an opportunity to explore new product launches, establish connections, and gain deeper insights into the forklift segment, particularly in terms of production and sales levels.
Notably, there was significant attention on the rapid growth of Lithium-Ion battery technology in the region. The South America Power Systems Research (PSR) team attended the event to learn more about these developments and the companies that are making them happen. PSR
Heitor Greco Aguiari is Analyst – Industrial and Off Highway at Power Systems Research
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Fenatran International Road Cargo Transport Show
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For more information on OEMs in the industrial products market, visit OE Link, the Power Systems Research proprietary OEM products database.
Fabio Ferraresi
Managing Director, South America
Fenatran is one of the largest transport and logistics fairs in Latin America. It is held every other year in São Paulo, Brazil. This year it was held Nov. 4 – 8 and, as usual, introduced significant launches in the road transport sector, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and connectivity.
This year’s edition featured 600 exhibitors, including 74 new brands, spread across an area of over 100,000 m²; more than 60,000 people attended. The Power Systems Research team in South America visited the show to monitor trends
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Alternative Power Report, November 2024
Download PDFThe November 2024 issue of the Alternative Power Report published by Power Systems Research includes articles on battery development and discussions on the declining costs of battery power for EVs. Reduced battery costs means reduced costs for EVs, too. An article discusses the outlook for clean energy in the U.S. now that Trump has regained the White House. PSR
Guy Youngs is Forecast and Technology Adoption Lead at Power Systems Research
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2024 NA Combine Production
Download PDFA Combine is a farm machine that harvests grain crops. Combines can reap, thresh and winrow crops into a single process. Crops include wheat, oats, rye, barley, corn, etc. Combines overall boost crop output and farm income.
This product information comes from industry interviews and from two proprietary databases maintained by Power Systems Research: EnginLink™ , which provides information on engines, and OE Link™, a database of equipment manufacturers. PSR
Carol Turner is Senior Analyst, Global Operations, at Power Systems Research
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Alternative Power Report, October 2024
Download PDFThere’s plenty of news on battery development of EVs in the October 2024 issue of the Alternative Power Report published by Power Systems Research. You can also read about VW’s plans to restructure its labor force, as well as several articles on hydrogen power. PSR
Guy Youngs is Forecast and Technology Adoption Lead at Power Systems Research
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